2013 Annual Gathering: Workshop#4B: Serving and Strengthening the Latino Community, Part 1

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Fortaleciendo la Comun idad Lat ina

CCUSA Annual Gathering

September 15, 2013


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Our Mission

Catholic Charities fulfills the Churchs role in

the mission of charity to anyone in need byproviding compassionate, competent and

professional services that strengthen andsupport individuals, families and communitiesbased on the value and dignity of human life.

We are guided by these Core Values:Respect, Compassion, Competence and Stewardship


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96 Years of Growth

1917 2013

Single location in Chicago

157 programs at 162 sites


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Latino Demographics


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Illinois Population by

Race/Ethnicity, 2010

Latino

Population:

2,027,578 Latinos as

Percent of

the State

Population:

16%

Source: U.S. Bureau of the Census. 210 Redistricting Data

(Latino of any race; White, not Hispanic or Latino; Black, not Hispanic or Latino)

White

63%

Latino

16%

Black or AfricanAmerican

14%

Asian and Pacific

Islander

5%

Other Races

2%


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Illinois Population

Changes By Race,

2000-2010

Source: U.S. Bureau of the Census. 2000 & 2010 Redistricting Data

(Latino of any race; White, not Hispanic or Latino; Black, not Hispanic or Latino)

Latino497,316

+32%

African-American

-23,228

-1%

White

-256,387

-3%

-5%

0%

5%

10%

15%

20%

25%

30%

35%


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Urban and Suburban

Residence of Chicago Area

Latinos, 1970-2009

44%

73%

46%

76%

45%

65%

54%

46%44% 43%

56%57%

46%

35%

27%24%

54% 54% 55% 56%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

1970 1980 1990 2000 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

Chicago Suburbs

Source: Institute for Latino Studies, University of Notre Dame and Latino Policy Forum

2

47,

857

7

6,

358

42

2,

063

15

8,

546

54

5,

852

29

1,

053

75

3,

644

65

1,

472

74

5,

818

86

1,

673

77

8,

234

86

9,

625

77

4,

042

93

3,

768

77

2,

426

97

4,

611

77

0,

386

1,016,

935

77

9,

218

1,004,

497

NOTE: Suburban Region defined as 6 countysuburban region prior to 2007 and 7 county region,including Kendall Co, after 2007


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Nativity of Latino Children

in Illinois, 2009

Native Born

92%

Naturalized

1%

Not US

Citizen7%

Source: U.S. Census. 2009 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimate

Native Born

41%

Not US Citizen

41%

Naturalized

18%

Nativity of Latino Adults

in Illinois, 2009

Nearly one quarter

ofallU.S.-born

children in Illinoishave at least one

foreign-born parent.

Nativity of Latino Children

and Adults in Illinois, 200993% of Latino Children are Citizens


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Additional Data

Poverty 23% of Latino children in

Illinois live in povertycompared to 17% of allchildren in the state.

Workforce

Latinos represent 27% ofthe low-wage workforce.

Manufacturing primaryindustry

Education Latinos Graduating HS: 62%

Latino College Graduates:12%

Health Concerns Obesity: 32% of Latinos

Increased risk of diabetes,heart disease

Limited access to healthcare

Housing

59% of Latino homeowners areowner burdened

Source: Fuerza Latina: A Paradox of Success andHardship, Latino Policy Forum, 2012


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Catholic Charitiesand the Latino Community

Long-standing history of service toImmigrants

Over 230,000 Latinos served annually byCatholic Charities programs and initiatives;

over half are under the age of 18

Integrated model of service


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Catholic Charities and the LatinoCommunity

GeographicallyAccessible

Bilingual, Culturally-responsive staff

CommunityPartnerships

Parishes

Networks


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Five Service Areas focused on BuildingIndividuals, Families & Communities

Child, Youth & FamilyServices

Parish & Family Support Housing

Seniors

CommunityDevelopment &Outreach


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Challenges in Serving the LatinoCommunity

Program Funding

Capacity

Board Committee Leadership


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Service Highlights


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Immigration & NaturalizationServices

Accredited by the Board of

Immigration Appeals

Reuniting families since 1972 Helping immigrants realize

their dream to become US

citizens

Meeting the special needs of

victims of domestic violence


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WIC Nutrition Centers

WIC Food Centers Community-based

Culturally appropriatefood & produce

Episodic Daycare

Photo ID

Employment

Additional Services

Summer Lunch

Farmers Market

Tax Assistance


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Food & Basic Needs

Casa Catalina Basic Needs

Center

Providing for basicneeds

Partnership with

parishVolunteer Driven
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Health InitiativesCommunity Health Fairs

Back to SchoolPhysicals/Immunizations

Dental and Vision Screening

Cholesterol Screenings

HIV Testing

Health Council

Board Driven Focus on Uninsured Connection to Medical Home Health/Wellness

Programming

HIV/AIDS Services

Collaboration with LakeCounty Human Services

Community Member Board


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Child Development/Head Start

Nine Centers in Chicagoand the Suburbs, preparing

pre-schoolers for

kindergarten.

Parent Advisory Committee

Partnering with parents in

preparing youth for

academic success

Abriendo Puertas Program


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Abriendo Puertas

Parent Leadership

Designed for LatinoParents

Reinforces Educationthroughout a childslife

Impact on family andcommunity


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Partnering with Parishes

Archdiocese Office of ImmigrantAffairs and Immigration Education Pastoral Migratoria Immigrant

to Immigrant MinistryLeadership Training

Deferred Action Immigration

Workshops

On-Site Programming

Domestic ViolenceCollaboration


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Office of Latino Affairs

Increase Visibility

Develop & Enhance CommunityRelationships

Facilitate Latino Advisory Committee ofthe Board

Identify unmet needs in the Latinocommunity and work creatively &collaboratively toward creative solutions


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Ibero Transnational Service Project


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Ibero Transnational Service Project

Collaboration with

Loyola (Chicago) &Iberoamericana(Mexico) Universities

Students completeSocial Service withfocus on migration

More than 6000volunteer hoursannually

Win-Win-Win Program


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New and Emerging Challenges

Latino-led organizations as fundingcompetitors

Diversity requirements of funders

Healthcare changes

State of our State


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Opportunities

Senior Services

Broaden levels of

Engagement targetexternal stakeholders

LeadershipDevelopment

Partnerships


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2013 Annual Gathering: Workshop#4B: Serving and Strengthening the Latino Community, Part 1